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Medical Terminology > Quiz 7 (Ch 13, 14 and 15): Prefixes, Suffixes and Roots > Flashcards

Quiz 7 (Ch 13, 14 and 15): Prefixes, Suffixes and Roots Flashcards

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1
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Root: cervic*

A

neck

ex: cervical - relating to the neck

ex: cervicalgia - pain in the neck

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Root: vestibul/o*

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vestibule, entrance

ex: vestibulocochlear - relating to both the vesibular and auditory systems, as in the vertibulococohlear nerve, which carries sensory information from the inner ear to the brain

ex: vestibulitis - inflammation of the vestibule

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Root: drome*

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running (pathway)

ex: syndrome - a group of symptoms that consistently occur together and indicate a particular disease

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Root: fertil

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able to conceive

ex: fertilization - the process by which male and female gametes fuse to form a zygote

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Root: coit

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sexual intercourse

ex: post-coital - relating to events or conditions occurring after sexual intercourse

ex: extra-coital - relating to events or conditions occurring outside of sexual intercourse

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Root: menstr/u*

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menses, occurring monthly

ex: menstrual - relating to or associated with menstruation

ex: premenstrual - occurring or experienced before menstruation, often referring to symptoms such as mood changes or bloating

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Root: gestat*

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gestation, pregnancy, to bear

ex: gestational - relating to or occurring before pregnancy

ex: gestational age - the age of a fetus or newborn infant, usually expressed in weeks from the first day of the mother’s last menstrual period

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Root: estr/o

A

woman

ex: estrogen - hormone responsible for the development and regulation of the female reproductive system

ex: estrogenic - having properties similar to estrogen or capable of mimicking its effects

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Root: metr/i

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uterus

ex: endometrium - the inner lining of the uterus

ex: myometrium - the middle layer of the utermine wall, consisting mainly of smooth muscle tissue responsible for uterine contractions during labour

ex: endometriosis - a condition in which tissue similar to the endometrium grows outside of the uterus, often causing pain and infertility

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Prefix: post*

A

after

ex: postpartum - after childbirth, the period after delivery

ex: postoperative - after surgery; the period following a surgical procedure

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Prefix: im

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in, not

ex: impossible - not possible, unable to be done or achieved

ex: implode - to collapse inward violently

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Prefix: dys

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bad, difficult, painful

ex: dyslexia - learning disorder characterized by difficulty with reading and writing despite normal intelligence and adequate instruction

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Prefix: syn*

A

together

ex: synthesis - the combination of parts or elements to form a whole

ex: synapse - the junction between two nerve cells, where electrical or chemical signals are transmitted

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Prefix: endo*

A

inside, within

ex: endocrine: relating to glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream

ex: endogenous - originating from within the body or produced internally

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Prefix: ab*

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away from

ex: abnormal - deviating from what is normal or usual

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Prefix: oligo

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scanty, too little

ex: oligodactyly - a congenital condition characterized by the presence of fewer than the normal number of digits on the hands or feel

ex: oliguria - reduced urine output

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Prefix: contra

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against

ex: contraception - methods or devices used to prevent pregnancy

ex: contravene - to violate or act against a law

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Prefix: pro

A

before, in front

ex: proactive - taking action before a situation becomes a problem

ex: prophylactic: a measure taken to prevent the occurrence of a disease or condition

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Prefix: retro*

A

backward

ex: retrograde - moving or tending backward or in the opposite direction

ex: retrograde amnesia - loss of memory for events that occurred before a traumatic injury

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Prefix: ante

A

forward, before

ex: antecedent - a thing or event that existed before or logically precedes another

ex: antenatal - relating to the period before birth (prenatal)

21
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Suffix: ar*

A

pertaining to

ex: vascular - pertaining to the blood vessels

22
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Suffix: centesis*

A

to puncture

ex: pericardiocentesis - a procedure in which a needle is inserted into the pericardial sac surrounding the heart to remove excess fluid

23
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Suffix: rrhagia

A

excessive flow, discharge

ex: menorrhagia - excessive menstrual bleeding, often characterized by prolonged or heavy periods

ex: hemorrhagia - abnormal or excessive bleeding, typically from ruptured blood vessels

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Suffix: pexy

A

fixation, surgical fixation

ex: nephropexy - surgical fixation of a floating or abnormally positioned kidney to the abdominal wall

ex: gastropexy - surgical fixation of the stomach to the abdominal wall

ex: colpopexy - surgical fixation of the vagina to nearby structures, commonly performed to correct vaginal prolapse

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Suffix: ment*

A

action, state

ex: movement - the act or process of changing position or location

ex: treatment: the act or manner of dealing with or handling a person or thing

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Suffix: gen*

A

create, produce, form

ex: carcinogen - a substance or agent that can cause cancer

ex: mutagen - a physical or chemical agent that causes genetic mutation

27
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Suffix: ization

A

process of inserting or creating

ex: industrialization - the process of developing industries on a large scale in a country or region

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Suffix: ive*

A

nature of, quality of, pertaining to

ex: digestive - relating to the process of digestion

ex: sedative - having a calming or tranquilizing effect

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Suffix: dynia

A

pain

ex: mastodynia - pain or tenderness in the breasts, often associated with hormonal changes, menstruation, or breastfeeding

ex: cephalodynia - headache or head pain

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Suffix: emesis

A

vomiting

ex: hyperemesis - excessive vomiting

ex: projectile emesis - forceful vomiting in which the vomitus is expelled with great velocity and distance

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Suffix: sis

A

condition, state of

Ex: diagnosis - the identification of a disease or condition by analyzing signs, symptoms, and test results

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Suffix: ate

A

to become, to cause to become

ex: oxidate - to undergo oxidation or to cause something to undergo oxidation

33
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Suffix: ity

A

state, condition, quality

ex: mortality - the state of being subject to death; the quality or condition of being mortal

34
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Suffix: ectomy

A

surgical removal or excision or a specific part of the body

ex: appendectomy - surgical removal of the appendix

35
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Suffix: scopy

A

use of a scope or an instrument for viewing

ex: endoscopy - a medical procedure that involves the insertion of a flexible tube with a light and camer into the body to view internal organs or tissues

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Root: noct

A

night

ex: nocturia - nighttime urination

37
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Root: supra

A

above

ex: suprapubic - above the pubic bone

38
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Root: crypt

A

hidden

ex: cryptocurrency

39
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Root: retro

A

backward

ex: retrograded uterus - a uterus that is tipped backward

40
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Root: brachy

A

short

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